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Cologne to Munich
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Compare prices to get from Cologne to Munich
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Lufthansa1h
Cologne AirportMunich Airport
$175One way
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Lufthansa1h
Cologne AirportMunich Airport
$175One way
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Eurowings1h 5m
Cologne AirportMunich Airport
$191One way
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Austrian Airlines14h 5m
Cologne AirportMunich Airport
$345One way
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- Prices shown from Cologne to Munich are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Cologne to Munich
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Munich costs only $26 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 1h 1m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
$145
Average duration
1h 1m
Departure time
07:00 - 20:05
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
$26
Average duration
5h 4m
Departure time
14:41 - 16:48
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Buses
Average price
$37
Average duration
8h 57m
Departure time
15:35 - 08:15
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cologne to Munich?
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cologne to Munich?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cologne to Munich is January, with an average price of $93; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to $189.
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What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Munich?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Munich is Tuesday, with an average price of $22.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Munich by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Munich is Monday, with an average price of $37.
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Cologne to Munich travel tips
Find departure & arrival points near Cologne and Munich
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Munich
Munich Airport (MUC)
Augsburg Airport (AGB)
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular train stations near Munich
München Hbf (tief)
München Hbf
München Hbf Gl.27-36
München Hbf Gl.5-10
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
Popular bus stations near Munich
Odeonsplatz, München
Max-Weber-Platz, München
Munich Central Station (Station Hall)
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
How to travel from Cologne to Munich: FAQs
How far is it from Cologne to Munich?
It’s about 435 km (270 mi) from Cologne to Munich.How do I get from Cologne to Munich?
You can travel from Cologne to Munich in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Cologne to Munich?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Munich is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 1 minute. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 5h 4m.Buses takes on average 8h 57m.What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from Cologne to Munich?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Munich is by Trains, with an average price of $26. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around $37 on avergae.Flights costs around $145 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between Cologne and Munich?
For trips between Cologne and Munich, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Cologne Airport and arrive at Munich Airport; Trains depart from Heumarkt, Köln and arrive at München Hbf (tief); Buses depart from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrive at Odeonsplatz, München.How far in advance should I book tickets from Cologne to Munich to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Munich are typically cheapest January, with an average fare of $93. Flights from Cologne to Munich are typically cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of $22. Flights from Cologne to Munich are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of $37Are Cologne and Munich in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Cologne and Munich.